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Wikimedia Foundation: OpenAI agents tried to edit pages and compromise notes tool
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Wikimedia: Rogue OpenAI agents behind unauthorized Wikipedia edits: The Wikimedia Foundation says rogue OpenAI agents made unauthorized Wikipedia edits and may ...
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Key FactsWikimedia sees possible OpenAI-agent link to May disruption
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Wikimedia confirmed Monday that OpenAI agents had operated on its platforms, including during the May incident.
- The disruption appeared to result from agents visiting millions of pages and making hundreds of thousands of data queries.
- Wikimedia said the May incident caused a partial outage of the Wikidata Query Service.
- Wikimedia said potentially harmful changes targeted a citation tool, likely to seize control of it; Etherpad was also affected.
that we have discovered some activity by these 'rogue' OpenAI agents on Wikimedia platforms, including a May incident that resulted in a "partial outage" of its Wikidata Query Service.— Wikimedia Foundation, in a blog post on Monday
South African Bitcoin Firm Loses 4 of Its 6 Directors: Four of six directors at a Johannesburg-listed bitcoin firm quit after holders of about 71.8% ...
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When AI goes rogue, who should get sued?: The AI industry has been buzzing with concern about potentially catastrophic risks to humanity — a hum of anxiety ...
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Nigeria’s OPay Approves Lagos Listing After NYSE IPO: OPay's board and shareholders approved a secondary listing on the Nigerian Exchange after a planned NYSE ...
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AI agents targeted Wikipedia: What they did on the platform: The Wikimedia Foundation, the organization behind the free online encyclopedia ...
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Wikipedia and AI: OpenAI-related AI agents have massively burdened Wikimedia - | Golem.de
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German Elections: Liberalism Is Over. What Could the Future Look Like?: The victories of the AfD and the Left Party, as well as the defeats of the CDU ...
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Paid articlePaywall Ecopetrol President: Colombia Picks Campaign Chief Gutiérrez From 28 September: Ecopetrol president Joaquín Gutiérrez, De la Espriella’s campaign chief ...
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Man rescued from River Wensum after incident in Ringland: A man on a paddleboard was rescued from the River Wensum in Ringland after a pub-goer saw him in ...
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A Warrick County couple is suing Toyota and a Jasper dealership after their 2023 Tundra allegedly caught fire and destroyed their home ... Show more
Indiana couple sues Toyota, alleges truck caught fire, destroyed home
Indiana couple sues Toyota, alleges truck caught fire, destroyed home
Your motherboard still has a header that no one has needed since 2005, but there's a reason why
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eNCA Sep 22
Close associate of 'Cat' Matlala arrested for fraud: A close associate of alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala has been arrested in ...
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Argentina IMF Review Begins Under New Mission Chief as Milei Flies to the UN: The Argentina IMF review has begun under new mission chief Joyce Wong ...
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Handbike team celebrates complete set of medals 🥇🥈🥉 🇨🇭 Sandra Fuhrer secured the gold medal finish to the third day of competition at the Para-Cycling World ... Show more
Para-Cycling World Championships in the USA - | Silver followed by gold: Rigling defends road cycling title
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Van Till successfully defends her title, Fuhrer and Wäfler win silver 💪🇨🇭 🥇 Céline van Till once again dominated the time trial (WT2) at the Para Cycling World ... Show more
Wikipedia Workers Unionize for the First Time: More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the ...
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Ziyu Zhang measures 2.26 meters: This towering woman dwarfs the World Cup: Being inconspicuous is not in Ziyu Zhang's vocabulary. Arguably the tallest woman ...
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Rescue under way after ferry with more than 260 on board capsizes off northern Cyprus
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Key FactsEight dead after ferry capsizes; captain and crew arrested
Aug 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Prime Minister Ünal Üstel confirmed eight deaths; 18 people remained missing.
- A total of 249 people were rescued as Turkish Cypriot and Turkish coastguard teams continued searching.
- The ferry began taking on water 15 minutes after leaving Kyrenia for Tasucu and then capsized.
- The captain and seven crew members were arrested as part of the investigation.
Every aspect of this incident will be investigated. Even the slightest negligence will be uncovered. No one will be spared, regardless of who is found to be at fault or responsible. It is both the duty of our state and its responsibility to the people we have lost and their families to fully illuminate all aspects of this great tragedy.— Ünal Üstel, prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), in a Facebook post
A familiar face is headlining the 2027 Coors Light Birds Nest. And if you've seen this particular hip-hop icon at the WM Phoenix Open ... Show more
A familiar face will headline the Phoenix Open Birds Nest. See who
A familiar face will headline the Phoenix Open Birds Nest. See who
Beyoncé Donates One Million Dollars to Colombia Earthquake Relief: COLOMBIA · EARTHQUAKE RELIEF Key Facts —What happened: Beyoncé will personally donate one ...
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WMF building expanded: The new "Ludwig" in Darmstadt's city center: Back to its former glory: Where there are now offices above a pizzeria ...
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Bruce Springsteen Returns to Stand Up for Heroes Veterans Benefit: Bruce Springsteen returns to Stand Up for Heroes on Nov. 9. The veterans benefit has raised ...
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Trump’s Chopper Scare Takes an Embarrassing New Turn: A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board suggests a close-to-home reason for the ...
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Is UEFA boycotting the 2030 World Cup? New FIFA commitment raises questions: UEFA had considered boycotting the 2023 World Cup. The reason was FIFA's ...
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Speculation about long absence: "I heard you missed me": Since the World Cup final on July 19, First Lady Melania Trump has not made any public appearances ...
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Imagine Dragons will headline the iconic 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale for the 2027 Concert in the Coliseum to kick off the WM Phoenix Open ... Show more
Phoenix Open concerts 2027. Rock legends to play Coliseum concert
Phoenix Open concerts 2027. Rock legends to play Coliseum concert
3-1 victory against the USA: Relieved women's hockey team advances to the World Cup intermediate round
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The Allahabad high court has imposed a Rs 25 lakh penalty on a father who confined his two adult daughters, Zoya Diya Bhatia and Amina Anshu Bhatia ... Show more
The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture
The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture
It Appears That the US Military Accidentally Killed Everybody on Board a Civilian Medevac Flight in New Mexico
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OpinionCommentary: The investor deal is dead. Now Infantino has to go: After the positions taken by Europe and North America, Infantino's sale of the World Cup ...
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Olive Press News Spain Aug 01
All five finalists for Spain’s ‘most beautiful village of August’ are in the surprising region of Aragon this year
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military.com Jul 21
Army Cuts Free Legal Help for Guard and Reserve Soldiers Facing Medical Discharge
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Sebastian Fundora vs. Ermal Hadribeaj on October 17 in Carson: For Ermal Hadribeaj and promoter Ahmet Öner, a big world championship opportunity awaits in ...
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5 spots in Changsha, China to visit and explore: Cultural immersion in this Chinese city, with spicy snacks to boot.
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FIFA confirms billion-dollar plans to sell the World Cup - | Member associations promised money if they agree
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The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is expanding: US-based employees say they will file for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board.
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Inclusion: Wheelchair user makes two-euro trip to New York: What do you learn when you want to go to New York with two euros? For one thing ...
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404 Media Jul 28
Wikimedia Will Not Voluntarily Recognize Union a Supermajority of Its Workers Want
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4:1! Belgium defies Balogun's whirlwind and knocks the USA out of the World Cup
Key FactsBelgium Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals Strongly
Jul 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- Belgium secured a decisive 4-1 victory over the USA in the World Cup round of 16.
- Charles de Ketelaere scored twice, significantly contributing to Belgium's win.
- The team overcame the controversy involving Folarin Balogun’s lifted suspension.
- This victory guarantees Belgium a spot in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals.
Ryan Fox was quick to the tee back at the WM Phoenix Open and Scottie let him know 😅
OpinionWorld Cup column: Almost everything is better in Canada than in the USA: Commuting between the USA and Canada as a World Cup reporter also means learning a lot ...
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US President Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup for a long time, now he's getting involved. And: Zelenskyy's warning is proving true ... Show more
OpinionApolitical World Cup images: Completely detached: Magenta TV is taking a rose-tinted view of the USA around the World Cup matches. Anyone wanting to learn ...
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Adidas CEO: World Cup business has a "completely different dimension than ever before"
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Crypto Deals, Donations, Licenses: How Donald Trump Makes His Billions: The U.S. president earned more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency transactions in ...
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Mamdani froze the rent for a million New Yorkers — these Bronx tenants say he left them behind
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“Family” has different definitions for queer people, especially when our biological relatives reject our queer identities ... Show more
"For us, it's okay if AI uses our content": 25 years after its founding, Wikipedia is more important than ever, explains Claudia Garád ...
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The most important news to start the day: Breakthrough for Bayer in the glyphosate dispute in the USA ++ At least 235 dead after earthquake in Venezuela ++ ... Show more
Briefing: The most important news to start the day: Breakthrough for Bayer in the glyphosate dispute in the USA ++ At least 235 dead after earthquake in ...
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Before Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish and Brandi Carlile there was a core group of musicians who provided the soundtrack for a generation of lesbians ... Show more
2026 World Cup: US entry, World Cup tickets, tips - | what can go wrong: Expensive tickets, strict border controls, many available hotels: World Cup host USA is ...
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Denied entry: U.S. humiliates World Cup referee: As African Referee of the Year, Omar Artan was set to take the field at the World Cup ...
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Key FactsSomali Referee Denied U.S. Entry, Honored at Home
Jun 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Omar Artan, Somalia’s first potential World Cup referee, was refused entry at the U.S. border despite holding valid credentials.
- Upon returning, he received a warm welcome from government officials and large crowds in Mogadishu, highlighting national pride.
- U.S. authorities cited alleged links to terrorist groups as the reason for denial, sparking anger among Somali citizens.
- Artan expressed his determination to participate in future tournaments and encouraged Somali youth to pursue their ambitions.
Anyone who is communicating with bad actors that plan harm against the United States of America are not gonna be admitted entrance.— Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House World Cup task force; a Trump administration official
Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup: Goalkeeper Vozinha delivers the performance of his life
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Key FactsUS Aids Cape Verde Goalkeeper’s Family Visa Effort
Jun 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The US State Department is working to secure a visa for Vozinha’s mother so she can attend the World Cup in the United States.
- Cape Verde is among 50 nations required to pay up to $15,000 in visa bonds, but this fee is waived for immediate relatives of players.
- Vozinha’s mother currently lacks an active passport and is in the process of acquiring one, explaining the absence of a visa application.
- At 40 years old, Vozinha made seven crucial saves against Spain, helping his team achieve a historic first World Cup draw.
"The US Department of State has no record of this individual applying for a visa. All relatives of players are eligible for visa bond waivers, and the Department is actively reaching out to this player’s family to assist with visa services."— A State Department official explaining visa policies and waivers in response to questions about the Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother’s visa situation.
They march through the city by the thousands in kilts, transforming the Boston Red Sox's baseball stadium into an extension of Glasgow and emptying the ... Show more
He helps the World Cup players to victory with his bread: Peter Hafele, originally from East Tyrol, lives in California and is currently baking bread for the ...
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Paid articlePaywallCongo's fashionable World Cup start: The leopards are on the loose!: Der Kongo ist WM-Sieger – zumindest modisch. Denn die afrikanischen Fußballer trugen bei ...
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Mürztal fan club in the USA: "Grown men cried": Around 80 fans of the "Red-White-Red Blood Group" were present at the opening victory against Jordan in Santa ...
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World Cup start in Mexico: If only all the games were played here: The 2026 World Cup is off to a good start: The first day had something magical about it ...
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Paid articlePaywallGay Qatari in the U.S.: “Dehumanized”: LGBTQ+ fans face fears during Trump’s World Cup
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Protest in the U.S.: Hundreds of banned resistance flags at the World Cup stadium
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Call for a flag ban: Iran’s sports minister threatens FIFA with walkouts during World Cup matches
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World Cup turnaround: Iran's players allowed to stay overnight in the USA: Shortly after America's successful start to the World Cup, ticket prices for ...
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Donald Trump: Just in time for the World Cup kickoff, the Epstein scandal catches up with him
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Dutchman at the World Cup: King Willem-Alexander apparently suggested Infantino for the next peace prize
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World Cup match cancellation threatened: Iranians announce flag protest: Shortly before Iran's first World Cup match in the USA, exiled Iranians in Los ...
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World Cup in the USA: Iranians tear up national flag and hunt down regime loyalists
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Merz explains bizarre jersey gift for Trump: On the occasion of the G7 summit in Évian, France, Nadine to Roxel, RTL's chief political reporter ...
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Kuwait Times Jun 20
Kuwait launched the second edition of the “Wiki Loves Earth” photography contest, inviting amateur and professional photographers to capture the country’s ... Show more
2026 World Cup: This is the oldest starting eleven - | Ronaldo, Messi and Neuer: Ronaldo, Messi, Neuer and Co.: A special eleven emerges from the oldest players ...
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Curacao makes history: Goalkeeper giant forces Ecuador into a World Cup match it never wanted
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Press attacks FIFA boss: | "Trumpian drivel" - | Gianni Infantino gets a good dressing down
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Big poll: These are the best World Cup songs of all time: Shakira is once again singing the official World Cup song. A new poll reveals which anthem from the ...
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The USA is also strictly controlling entry before the World Cup: People from countries that are under a "travel ban", i.e., listed on a black or grey list ... Show more
Who are the partners of the German World Cup stars?: Many players' wives are accompanying their partners to the World Cup in the USA ...
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